Loueyville, Looavull, Louvull, Lewisville. However you pronounce it, Louisville, Kentucky is an exciting city full of incredible restaurants, beautiful scenery, southern hospitality and a top-notch live music scene. Louisville is called the Derby City for obvious reasons since it's the home of the most prestigious horse race. It is also called the River City since it borders the Ohio River, which is the boundary between Kentucky and Indiana.
There is so much to see and do in Louisville that it's hard to know where to start. Even if you don't have time to see the sights, you have to eat. Louisville is known for its great restaurants. While we have the typical chain restaurants, you must experience the wonderful independent ones. We have a campaign here to support our wonderfully eclectic, independent businesses called "KEEP LOUISVILLE WEIRD." Plus, the independently owned restaurants are usually the best.
My top recommendation is O'Shea's Irish Restaurant & Pub at 956 Baxter Ave (only a short trolley ride away-about 2 miles). The owner, Tom O'Shea is Louisville's 2008 Irish Person of the Year for his generosity to various charities as well as earning some of Louisville's Best Awards. O'Shea's french fries have won Best of Louisville Awards many times. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but their fish & chips are the best in town. Tom O'Shea also owns Flanagan's (only a block from O'Shea's at 934 Baxter Ave) and Brendan's at 3921 Shelbyville Rd. The best part is that Tom O'Shea has agreed to give a discount to the APDT Conference attendees. Just show your APDT Conference badge and receive 10% off!
A very popular and eclectic restaurant in Louisville is Lynn' Paradise Cafe at 984 Barret Ave. It has even received national attention. Lynn's has always been on the priority list for out of town visitors. It's not only a fabulous restaurant; it is a sight to see. It will have you smiling with the wacky decor, toys on the table along with the ugly lamps. Their breakfast items are the best in town and you can order them at any time of the day.
If it's a great burger that you seek, The Granville Inn at 1601 S.3rd Street is a little hole in the wall near the University of Louisville campus that hs the best hamburgers in town. And, what's even better-they're CHEAP!
Cheri Beattie
Conference Committee member and Louisville resident
